Elan Portfolio 2016

P O R T F O L I O
“When nature has work to be done, she creates a genius to do it.”

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A Leading Developer
of Lifestyle and Tourism
Investment Opportunities
in Southern Africa
www.elan.co.za

éLan South Africa
éLan Mozambique
éLan Mauritius
éLan Zimbabwe

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environment

contents
What we do well
Who drives the business?
History
What we have done
Development pipeline
Future
éLan South Africa
Blythedale Coastal Resort
Simbithi Eco-estate
Jackalberry Residential Estate
Umkomaas Retirement Village
Imbonini Mini Factories II
Elan Hospitality
Riverside Hotel and Spa
Sierra Family Adventure Resort
L’Emitarge Franschhoek Chatêau & Villas
Sovereign Sands
Spirit of ELan
Greyville Convention Centre
éLan Mozambique
Turtle Bay Marina and Resort
éLan Mauritius
Corail de Plage
éLan Zimbabwe
éLan Investor Club
éLan Marketing and Sales
éLan Brand Ambassadors
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eco-friendly

What we do well
Our skill set
Founded in 1997 and headed by Mark Taylor, the éLan Group
quickly become a leader in real estate marketing and sales,
sales of hospitality investment projects and most recently
diversified into other investment opportunities.
The group today has three companies operating under the
umbrella “éLan Group”, these being éLan South Africa, éLan
Mozambique Lda and éLan Mauritius. The group actively
strives to identify projects that add benefit to the group’s investor
club database who follow the éLan group in order to
increase their own personal investment portfolios and create
annuity income providing long term ROI. The approach
from the group is innovative, unique and very different from
other Southern African development and real estate companies.
The main point of difference in the approach from the
éLan Group is that we go to the potential investor, we don’t
wait and expect the investor to come to us. The approach
on sales is very hospitality focused whereby we propose investments
based on a lifestyle approach as well as a return
on purchase expectation.
The approach on taking strategic views on developments,
developers, partners and investment opportunities, places the
éLan Group as a front runner to benefit from the emerging opportunities
on the African continent, and the Indian Ocean islands.
Our initial steps in developing marketing strategies, marketing
budgets, critical path time lines, strategy implementation
and account management, has seen the success of many lifestyle
developments to date.
Through the use of the below mentioned in house skill set,
software programmes and a unique marketing and sales approach,
the senior executives within the group have created
award winning strategies to see the implementation of
projects.
strategies and in house skills
• éLan investor club
• éLan in house graphic design studio
• éLan PR and media strategy
• website developments and search engine optimisation
• electronic marketing campaigns
• permanent and moveable property exhibitions
• eventing
• éLan brand ambassadors
• promotions and competitions
• éLan sponsorships and strategic partner alliances
• éLan on-site sales teams
• éLan sales and marketing offices in strategic locations

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sustainable

Who drives the business?
Mark Taylor
CEO and the founder of the éLan group in 1997. Mark has been active in the real estate and property community for over thirty years and has a reputation
for delivering quality residential, lifestyle and hospitality developments which are sustainable. Coming initially from a banking background, the
CEO has the vision and experience to turn an ordinary property into a development that not only produces significant returns on investment, but also
properties that people aspire to live in or want to invest in.
Thami Kamanga
Matriculating from Lamontville High School in 1991, Thami completed a Secondary Teachers Diploma specializing in Physics and Mathematics at
Esikhawini College of Education. Thami then studied further to obtain a Bachelor of Administration (UnZul), Honours in Bachelor of Administration
(UKZN) and a Certificate in Water Management (UP). Initially beginning his career as a Maths and Science Teacher in one of the High Schools in Umlazi,
Thami soon took over as Chief Trainer in Community Development for the KwaZulu Finance Corporation (now Ithala Bank), where he was later
promoted to Management. He has extensive experience in community facilitation and Small Medium Enterprises, and in 1998, started a consultancy
called Babah Kamanga & Associates. In his spare time, Thami enjoys a variety of sports and has a great interest in nature and wildlife.
Andrew Thompson
Sales Director and CEO of Blythedale Coastal Resort. Andrews’s roots stem from hospitality having managed and operated a number of significant
hotels, resorts and game lodges, as well as having been operations director of a large Southern African independent hotel group. His passion lies in
sales and ability to inspire our sales teams and close sales is unparalleled in our business. A hospitality approach to his sales philosophy is unique in
the real estate business today and hence the ability to “close the deal” and achieve the success the groups agents are currently achieving.
Cobus Naude
Cobus joined the group in August 2014 as the financial director. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (B Compt). Cobus completed
articles at a medium sized audit firm registered with The South African Instituted of Chartered Accountants in Pretoria specializing in auditing, tax
advisory, company secretarial and financial management. He passed the board exam with SAIPA and is registered with the South African Institute of
Professional Accountants as a Professional accountant (P.A) SA. He’s also registered as an agent with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission
(CIPC). Cobus has been with construction and development companies since 2007 and also involved with hospitality entities.

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posterity

History
Founded in 1997 and headed by CEO Mark Taylor, the eLan Group has become
a leader in real estate marketing and sales, sales of hospitality investment
projects and more recently diversified into other investment opportunities.
Consistently raising the standards of property development on the African
continent (and the Indian Ocean islands), what sets eLan apart is its approach
of actively engaging with potential investors through its very own Investor Club;
offering these stakeholders the means to increase their own personal portfolios
and create annuity income that provides long-term Return of Investment.
South African property developments are currently in great demand with both
local and international investors and home buyers and eLan has facilitated
developments in excess of R2 billion, including the highly successful Simbithi
Eco Estate in Ballito, the fastest selling Secure Family Estate in South Africa.
The Group focus now shifts to developing the Blythedale Coastal Resort to
its maximum capacity and having partnered with the Dube Community in
this venture, we are proud to call ourselves the Development Company of
Blythedale.

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indigenous

What we have done
Developments that the éLan group have been involved in and completed
over time stand out as success stories. Two of these have become icons in
their own right. The first being the most successful sectional title hotel in
Southern Africa in terms of return on investment, The Riverside Hotel, and the
second being the fastest selling residential estate in the country Simbithi Eco
Estate. These two developments alone stand testament to the strategies
employed, the vision developed over time and the company’s ability to
implement its ideas and marketing programmes.
Other successful developments with the group’s involvement over the
years include:
• The President Hotel in Cape Town
• Tregenna Estate, Mount Edgecombe
• Alpine Heath Resort, Northern Drakensberg
• Loerie Park, KwaZulu-Natal
• Aruba, Ballito
• Centenary, Umhlanga Gateway - New Town Centre
• Simbithi Eco-Estate

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affluence

Development pipeline
Current and planned future developments in éLan's portfolio
which the group has entered into various agreements with include:
• Blythedale Coastal Resort
• Turtle Bay Marina and Resort, Bilene Mozambique
• Jackalberry Residential Estate, Mandeni
• L’ermitage Hotel / Suites, Franschhoek
• Sierra Resort Residential Development
• Imbonini Mini Factories II
• Umkomaas Retirement Villege
• Harare Eco-Estate Development
The group has developed a unique model in its hospitality division allowing
for existing hotels to convert their property into sectional title hotels
that offer individual investors a return on their investment and giving existing
hotel owners an immediate payback on their capital.

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vision

Future
éLans future strategy is clear. The group wishes to develop Blythedale
Coastal Resort to its maximum capacity with local and international
partners. We wish to partner with like-minded individuals and
organisations into emerging African countries where vast hospitality
and real estate opportunities avail themselves. We wish to maximise
the use of the skill set the individuals in the company possess and
use the innovative marketing and sales strategies we have developed
over the years. We want our existing sales teams on site at the various
developments to maximise sales and seek further opportunities for the
group.
The sections that follow in the group’s portfolio will illustrate the
diversity and the company’s ability to deliver. The various developments
to date as well as the future planned partnerships clearly show the
quality of what the group produces and how we go about exceeding
shareholder expectations. The investment opportunities that currently
avail themselves are also included for more in depth un-packing.
At the recent real estate investor masterclass investment conferences
held in Cape Town and Johannesburg, the éLan Group was one of the
key sponsors of the event. Following a presentation by the group’s sales
Director, Andrew Thompson, on the company’s strategy forward, the
world-renowned strategist and analyst Clem Sunter took to the podium.
One of his first remarks was the comment on our vision to enter the
African continent more vigorously. His comment of “South African
companies who are looking to develop in emerging markets in Africa
will be rewarded through well thought out developments and the éLan
Group's vision is absolutely spot on”.

éLan South Africa
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scenery
The éLan Group South Africa’s head office is based in Durban
and the group is actively involved in real estate and hospitality
developments in South Africa. The South African based entity is
privately owned and contracts with all developments within the
boundries of South Africa only. Traditionally the group focused
on developments in KwaZulu-Natal but now has representation
in Gauteng and the Western Cape.
Not only are lifestyle real estate developments sourced by the
group, but its other ancillary operating divisions constantly seek
business opportunities throughout the country which may not
be necessarily real estate focused. With a sales team permanently
based in two locations on the north coast of KwaZulu
Natal, the major sales effort at estates such as Blythedale Coastal
Resort, Simbithi Eco Estate and Jackalberry Residential Estate
will remain our focus as well as sales in the Western Cape.

Catalytic
Developments
Resort
Hospitality
Developments
Sectional
Title Hotel
Development
In-house Graphic
Design Studio
Sales/Marketing
Conceptualisation
of Gated Estates

Harare
Zimbabwe
Windhoek
Botswana
Mozambique
Namibia
Maputo
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tranquility

Blythedale Coastal Resort
www.blythedale.co.za
Our vision
Mark Taylor, CEO of the ELan Group identified a piece
of land in Blythedale, North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal
for development purposes due to the increasing
northward shift of property development and people
movement in the province. With the land being well
placed in terms of the growing commerce sectors,
a new international airport, new schools and the
establishment of several secure gated residential
estates, Blythedale Coastal Resort was conceptualised.
Features will include a 600 room Resort Beach Hotel,
18 hole championship golf course, wellness centre,
equestrian estate, sporting school of excellence,
private school, beach nodes and entertainment areas.
that goes hand in hand with the breath-taking natural
surroundings of this North Coast getaway. As the
resort development moves into full swing, there will
be expansion in a number of areas including massive
effort to improve job creation, skills development,
education opportunities and growth in tourism.
Location
Blythedale is located about an hour from the Durban
CBD, just 10 minutes north of Ballito and a mere 25
minute drive from King Shaka International Airport.
The Resort is situated roughly halfway between
Durban and Richards Bay, two of the biggest trading
hubs in Southern Africa.
About
Blythedale is redefining the landscape of resort-living
as we know it. The development of homes on such a
grand scale, combined with the emphasis on nature
and conserving the environment is unique to this
Resort. More than just another property development,
Blythedale Coastal Resort offers a sense of community,
delicately balanced with the privacy that you would
require from a holistic, all-encompassing resort estate.
More so, there is a harmony of understated elegance
Overview
▪ 1000 hectares of natural splendour
▪ 3km of magnificent untouched coastline
▪ 20 hectares of protected indigenous forest
▪ Green eco-friendly development
▪ Over 200 indigenous bird species
▪ 2,9 km river and lagoon
▪ 2 rugby fields and 3 soccer pitches
▪ 25 000m 2 retail centre
▪ 350 unit lifestyle village

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Retreat to beachfront property that is situated
on the prime North Coast shoreline. Enjoy the
luxurious sectional title cluster homes, spacious
apartments and sprawling seaside properties
set against the idyllic beachfront. Change your
lifestyle by changing your pace and get into the
rhythm of the ocean with access to the ‘heart’ in
the forest.
Explore the untamed hills, the untouched ocean
and a 320 hectare indigenous forest and learn
more about our fauna and flora. Escape the
rigours of city living and fall in love with the
wonders of nature at Blythedale Forest. Come
witness the ever changing shades of green.
Blythedale Golf Estate is the ultimate dream
location. With two and three bedroom lifestyle
homes set on hilltops overlooking a world class
golf course and including a driving range, a prime
restaurant, swimming pools and a fully stocked Pro
Shop. It is the ultimate sophisticated statement
in leisure and lifestyle, complimented with lakes,
forest and ocean air.
Blythedale Coastal Resort Lifestyle Brands

Blythedale Hills brings you the inimitable style of
the rest of Blythedale Resort with emphasis on
education, sports and community upliftment. This
vibrant and affordable component will include
agri-industrial zoned businesses and affordable
residences and allows the opportunity to be an
entrepreneur from within your very own home. A
mix of city and rural life enthusing in street walk
cafés, restaurants and tourism facilities.
Picture a flawless resort atmosphere, where the
entertainment is tailor-made for your enjoyment.
Blythedale Beach Resort will comprise of a
vast selection of hospitality, tourism and resort
facilities, including an informative tour desk and
adventure centre. The Blythedale Beach Resort
shall cater for all, offering timeshare, fractional
ownership, sectional title and whole ownership
units.
Uncover the elegance and the splendour of
Blythedale Coastal Resort on horseback.
Experience the excitement of thundering hooves
as you take to the trails against the serene
background of forests. The equestrian facilities
set within the resorts freehold sites is a haven for
enthusiasts with world class stables, paddocks,
training rings and gymkhama courses. Amble
through the endless forest bridle trails.

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lifestyle

Harare
Simbithi Eco-estate
www.simbithi.co.za
Windhoek
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Namibia
location
Maputo
situated between bustling Ballito
and Salt Rock on KwaZulu-Natal’s vibrant North
Coast
data
• 413 hectres
• 755 freehold sites
• 1875 apartment units and homes
• 5 community centres
• 18 hole executive Peter Matkovich golf course
• Equestrian centre
• Clubhouse with restaurant, bar,
events areas, wine cellar
• Tennis courts
• 25 dams
• 24 security
when
Simbithi Eco estate was a raw piece of land consisting
of sugarcane in 2003. In September 2013 only 17
free standing stands are available from the developer
with the estate being recognised as South Africa’s
fastest selling residential estate.

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Jackalberry
Residential Estate
www.jackalberryestate.co.za
Windhoek
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Maputo
location
situated in the town of Mandeni on the North Coast
of KwaZulu-Natal, 45 minutes from Durban.
Tugela River Mandeni
data
a joint venture with sappi, éLan has conceptualised
and begun the process of selling a number of
existing homes and will be creating the first gated
residential estate in Mandeni.
• 18 hole golf course
• 137 homes for sale
• community centre
• swimming pool, squash courts, bowling green
• safe secure residential estate
• gatehouse
when
the estate sales have already commenced and
project plans are now in place to secure the estate
with a permanent fence line, 24 hour response
security and an upgrade of the community areas
which include substantial facilities for residents. A
unique offering for residents and investors who will
see their investments double in asset value once the
estate is secured.

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rhythm

Harare
Umkomaas Retirement
Village
location
Umkomaas, a small coastal town on the subtropical
south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The
town rests beside the mouth of the navigable
uMkhomazi River. The town is located 48 km south of
Windhoek
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Maputo
Umkomaas
— Retirement Village —
central Durban and is accessible by rail and by roads
including the N2 Freeway and the coastal R102.
The site is situated on the Eastern side of the N2
highway and south of the Umkomaas Golf Course.
data
• 200ha retirement village
• will comprise of 750 single residential
opportunities and 830 medium density housing
units.
• 10ha of conservation and green areas
• 15 000m2 commercial opportunity
• Excellent investment opportunity
• 24 hour security
when
All development rights and zoning is in place.
Currently finalising the feasibility of the project to
be launched during mid-2016, with construction and
installation of services to follow soon thereafter.

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Harare
Imbonini Mini Factories II
location
Windhoek
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Situated on the East Coast of South Africa 45
Maputo
kilometers North of Durban on the N2 highway
and 120 kilometers from Richards Bay. Situated in
the Kwadukuza Municipal area which is part of the
Ilembe District Municipality. 14 kilometers from the
King ShakaInternational Airport and DubeTradeport
data
• 76ha of up-market industrial Park
• 10ha of residential development
• 50 industrial sites ranging from 1700m2 to
8400m2
• 4 Residential Sites with 600 high density
opportunities
• 1 Commercial Site
• Excellent investment opportunity
• 24 hour security
• Close to residential development, shopping and
banking amenities in Ballito
• Eco friendly industrial park with conservation areas
• Self-contained Residential Estate within the park
when
All development rights and zoning is in place.
Currently finalising the feasibility of the project to
be launched during mid-2016, with construction and
installation of services to follow soon thereafter.

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elegence

éLan Hospitality
The hospitality division is experienced in all facets of hospitality operations,
marketing, sales, day to day management and hotel development.
The management team within this division have over the past
23 years operated, project managed and opened a combined total of
91 hotels, resorts and game lodges in sub-Saharan Africa. The eLan
executives have operated in ten African countries operating hospitality
products for international conglomerates, JSE listed companies, private
individuals, shareblocks and body corporates.
The division also analyses existing hospitality business’ and creates
turnaround strategies for owners and offers to assist in the sale of
properties if this is the desired outcome. Through the use of partners in
the tourism industry we direct sales and marketing platforms through
third parties, thereby improving the overall return on investment for
hospitality investors.
ELAN
H O S P I T A L I T Y

Greenaway Wood Resort
Greenway Woods Resort
www.greenway.co.za
location
The resort was built and openened
in 1996 as one of the first large
sectional title resorts in Mpumalanga
just outside the quaint town of White
River and 35km from Hazeyview.
data
• 50 three bedroomed
self-catering chalet
• Restaurant
• Extensive Conference facilities
• Swimming pool
• Outdoor boma
• Playing fields
• White River CC Golf Course
• Mountain biking track
when
Developed in 1996, éLan Group
became a 25% shareholder in the
central business section and sold
their shareholding in 2012
Alpine Heath Resort
www.alpineheath.co.za
location
the resort was built and openened
in 1996 as one of the first large
sectional title resorts and is located
in the Northern Drakensberg
midway between Johannesburg and
Durban
data
• 100 three bedroomed
self-catering chalet
• Tennis courts
• Restaurant
• Village square
• Village tavern
• Extensive Conference facilities
• Swimming pool
• Outdoor boma
• Playing fields
• Squash courts
• Gym
• Mountain biking track
when
Developed in 1996, éLan Group
became a 25% shareholder in the
central business section and sold
their shareholding in 2012
Alpine Heath Resort

The President Hotel
Windhoek
Namibia
Botswana
Harare
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Maputo
The President Hotel
www.proteapresidenthotel.com
location
situated in Sea Point Cape Town,
this hotel was Cape Town first
sectional title hotel
data
• 250 hotel bedrooms
• restaurant and bar
• function and conference facilities
• four star grading
• pool terrace
• managed by Protea Hotels
when
developed in 1999, the President
hotel was developed allowing
investors to purchase a sectional
title hotel bedroom for investment
purposes. The hotel located in a
prime tourism area of Cape Town
has consistently given solid returns
to its investors and stands as an icon
development within the hospitality
industry in the Western Cape.
Windhoek
Namibia
Botswana
Harare
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Maputo
Ubizane Wildlife Reserve
www.ubizane.co.za
location
situated in Northern Zululand,
5km from the renowned Hluhuwe
Umfolozi National Park.
data
• 3 safari camps,
• Zululand Tree Lodge –
25 luxury tree houses
• Zululand Safari Lodge –
25 self-catering units
• Zululand Bush Camp –
7 private bush lodges
• 1200 hectare game reserve
when
in 2002 the property was purchased
by éLan and the revamp of the main
lodge and Safari Lodges commenced.
Zululand Tree lodge was upgraded
and Zululand Safari Lodge units were
sold off on sectional title. Renowned
for its white Rhino herd for many
years.
Ubizane Wildlifr Reserve

Riverside Hotel and Spa
www.riversidehotel.co.za
About
Riverside Hotel has unparalleled views across a
magnificent green belt, with an outlook that includes
the Umgeni River, Durban Country Club and,
perhaps most significantly, a terrific view of the Indian
Ocean. With facilities on location to entertain
the entire family, this hotel is a popular choice for
many tourists and travelling professionals. During
the 2010 World Cup this was recognised by the
national teams of Spain, Germany, Nigeria and the
Netherlands, amongst others, as they called this
hotel home for a few days.
Location
Situated on the banks of the Umgeni River in
Durban North, positioned between bustling Umhlanga
Rocks and the City centre of Durban, South
Africa, a perfect place to base oneself when navigating
business meetings or Durban’s many attractions.
Overview
• 169 hotel bedrooms • two bars
• graded four star hotel • health spa
• two restaurants
• pool terrace
When
The hotel was developed and opened in 1998 as
one of the first sectional title hotel developments
in South Africa. It has grown to be the most successful
sectional title investment hotels in the
country with it achieving in 2008 up to a 32% return
on the original purchase price of each hotel
bedroom.
Even today between 6 to 8 bedrooms are on sold
to new investors monthly.
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Sierra Family Adventure Resort
www.sierraresort.co.za
Location
Sierra Resort is situated in the scenic KZN Midlands,
about 2 hours’ drive northwest of Durban and close
to the town of Mooi River. The actual river runs
through the resort’s property.
Facilities
Set on 935 hectares of sprawling farmlands, Sierra
Resort dates as far back as 1900, where it was a
quaint single story outpost, affectionately known as
The Grove. It has since established itself as one of
the most popular Midlands destinations for families,
friends and couples. The accommodation includes
16 hotel rooms, 8 romantic rondavels, 22 chalets, a
40-sleeper bunkhouse and an exclusive Honeymoon
Suite. Sierra is equipped with a conference venue
that can comfortably accommodate 40-300 delegates.
Alternatively, there are breakaway rooms for
smaller groups. The resort is a great social venue as
well. There is a saloon bar and a restaurant attached
to the main building, in addition to the outdoor pool
bar, perfect for social events and parties.
Attractions
There are many activities at the Resort and in the
surrounding Midlands Meander that make Sierra a
popular choice for all manner of guests.
Attractions and activities include:
• Mountain bike trails
• Putt-putt
• River flow
• Horse riding
• Dams ideal for bass fishing
• Kids playground
• Tennis and volleyball courts
• Large swimming pool
• Lawn bowls
• Indoor and outdoor bars
• 5-a-side soccer pitch
• Table tennis and pool tables

L’Emitarge Franschhoek
Chatêau & Villas
www. lermitage.co.za
This 4 star resort is set in the picturesque town of
Franschhoek near Cape Town. This luxury accommodation
is perfect for tourists looking to enjoy a peaceful
stay in one of South Africa’s most beautiful towns.
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With a chapel on the property and excellent chefs
and serving staff, L’Ermitage is more than capable
of accommodating weddings. There is also a fully
equipped, 80-seater conference room with all the
modern amenities necessary to make any conference
run smoothly. There are 6 Chateau Suites and 37 Villas
available, with a proposed expansion of accommodation
and a spa soon to be added.
Franschhoek is a culinary hotspot, and plays host to 8
of the top 100 restaurants in South Africa. The streets
are also lined with art galleries and boutique family
stores; contributing to the town’s status as one of
South Africa’s most cultured. The Franschhoek Valley
is blessed with breathtaking natural beauty and is
home to some of the best and most scenic wineries in
the Western Cape.

Sovereign Sands
www.sovereignsands.co.za
location
Conveniently situated 15 mins from Ballito and only 20 mins from King
Shaka International Airport, Sovereign Sands is set on 4ha of prime
beachfront real estate in Blythdale Beach on the KZN North Coast.
data
• 3 beach access points
• 24h monitored security
• Secure basement parking
• Pets welcome
• 14 luxury freestanding homes
• 36 contemporary duos
• 3 beach styled apartments
when
Recently developed on the sought-after Dolphin Coast of KwaZulu-
Natal, Sovereign Sands provides a year round subtropical climate in
secure and exclusive surroundings. A mere ten steps from the sand;
Freestanding homes, Duos and Apartments all wake up to panoramic
views of half a kilometre of private ocean frontage. Never again will
development be approved this close to the beach.

Spirit of ELan
www.spiritofelan.co.za
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A luxury 45 foot cape catamaran moored in Durban’s
harbour is the one sales platform the group utilises
to close investor’s deals. The yacht which also
does daily charters for up to 20 visitors is the ideal
sales tool to introduce and educate buyers and
members of our investor club to the new investment
opportunities the group brings to the market.
The luxurious and well-appointed five berth vessel
is a business on its own. With a permanent skipper
and crew on call seven days a week, members of our
investor club also have the opportunity to make use
of the yacht for their own networking functions.

Greyville Convention
Centre
www.greyville.durban
The Greyville Convention Centre was established
to provide an open plan exhibition and conference
space at one of Durban’s most recognizable
landmarks. The multipurpose facility is equally
adept in hosting, conventions, corporate functions ,
weddings, concerts, sporting events and much more.
Located at the historical grounds of the Greyville
Racecourse (home to one of South Africa’s foremost
social events, the Durban July); the Centre boasts
panoramic views of the city skyline and provides
the perfect backdrop for networking at prominent
business gatherings. A close proximity to national
highways, reputed restaurants and secure parking
make the Greyville Convention Centre a preferred
destination for both social and business occasions
alike.

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investment

éLan Mozambique
Emerging markets due to the movement of people and industry,
saw éLan South Africa recognise Mozambique as the next big
development node on our door step. The country rated in the
top 13 emerging economies in the world, attracted our attention
and interest to be permanently established in Mozambique. The
moment we entrenched ourselves with solid and reliable local
partners, we were inundated with requests to develop, market
and sell real estate and hospitality product throughout the
country.
LAN
MOZAMBIQUE

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aspirational

Harare
Windhoek
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Maputo
Turtle Bay Marina and
Resort
location
situated in Bilene, Mozambique, the largest
integrated resort project to be launched in late 2013,
Turtle Bay will be an iconic development for investors
and visitors in the years to come
data
• 450 sectional title investment opportunities
• private marina
• restaurants and bars
• beach entertainment areas
• spa
• full resort facilities
• house boats
• water sports
when
Turtle Bay investment opportunities will be launched
in late 2013 with opportunities to purchase three
bedroom self-catering units which are placed in the
hotels rental pool showing a forecasted return on
investment from year one in excess of 10%. Owners
will be able to exchange their 60 free days per
annum at other internationally affiliated resorts and
keep their monthly returns in a US Dollar account in
Mozambique.
MARINA & BEACH RESORT

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éLan Mauritius
With the group’s long term strategy to venture into developments
outside the borders of South Africa, which included Mauritius,
éLan Mauritius was established. The company has over the years
dabbled in large and small projects on the island, but recently
a number have started to materialise to the point whereby
permanent representation was required. éLan Mauritius will
oversee all developments outside of South Africa which will
enable the group to further improve its footprint internationally.
More recently the group has been actively marketing and selling
two particular real estate developments in Mauritius, but éLan
Mauritius now has the capacity, the sites and the infrastructure
to take on its own developments with Mauritian partners, mainly
focused on hospitality rental pool models affordable to the South
African buyer and investor.
These developments are linked to an international exchange
programme whereby owners can exchange their free annual time
to other substantial resorts worldwide.

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leisure

Corail de Plage
location
a stone’s throw from Grand Baie in Mauritius on the
northern part of the island lies the Mont Choissy
residential development. The Dolphin Cove resort will
form part of the development.
data
• a man-made lagoon is the central feature of the
development
• with 45 three bedroom villas surrounding the
lagoon
• restaurant and pool bar
• lagoon island bar and restaurant
• dolphin interaction programme and facilities
• events centre and conference spaces
• children’s care centre
• day spa
• convenience and memorabilia store
• exchangeability of villas into the hotel rental pool
with 60 free day’s occupation per annum
• monthly returns from the resort operations are
forecasted to exceed 10% returns per annum
when
the project is due to be launched in early 2014
once all planning approvals have been approved in
Mauritius but pre-sales will commence in the last
quarter of 2013 starting at R2.5 million per Villa.

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éLan Zimbabwe
Besides South Africa, Elan has established a presence in Mozambique and
Mauritius and is now venturing into an exciting new market in Zimbabwe.
In conjunction with our partner, Ziki Minerals, we intend to roll out a number
of very exciting initatives from Property Development, Aviation, to I.T and
Fuel Station supplies.
élan Zimbabwe’s 51% shareholders and Harare Eco-Estate
Development
Washington Ziki,
Born 1974, high school Holycross Mission,
Zimbabwe. B.Tech Architecture, Project
Management, Tswane University of
Technology, Pretoria, RSA.
• Architect, Louis Cloete
• Architects, Pretoria
• Project Manager, Dept of
• Public works.
• Vast experience in both commercial and
Residential Developments.

éLan Investor Club
éLan goes to the investor and does not wait for the
investor to come to us. How we achieve this is through
our
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dedicated éLan Investor Club, people who have
followed the group over the years and invested in the
various developments we have created. The value of
reaching in excess of 100 000 buyers at the click of a
button is immense. Our monthly investor newsletter
talks about our new developments and updates the
club on new launches, pre-launch discounts, monthly
specials and partner discounts and incentivises
members through viral campaigns to refer new
investors to éLan.
Investor club membership grows monthly and several
other property publications make use of our database
to attract investors to their publication launches and
conferences.

éLan Marketing and
Sales
…able to offer a turn-key offering to developers that
includes a full development analysis as well as all
marketing and sales elements. development layout,
sales phasing, designs, pricing, roll out and budgeting.
our involvement means we do creative elements,
creative aspects, website development, electronic
marketing, search engine optimisation, Google
analysis, social media, public relations, media planning
and placement, events, exhibitions, appoint brand
ambassadors, promotions, competitions, sales
structure and sales reporting

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éLan Brand Ambassadors
Derek Watts
Derek Watts has been a household name in South Africa since 1988,
when he, together with Ruda Landman, became the first anchor
of the MNET news and actuality show Carte Blanche. Derek, who
started his television career as an SABC sports reporter in 1985,
has been with Carte Blanche ever since, embarking on numerous
exciting projects and winning dozens of awards. Derek is in high
demand for corporate MC work, presentations and guest speaking
Gary Mabbutt
Gary Mabbutt is a living legend, and one of the greatest ambassadors
for British sport. Gary began his career with Bristol Rovers F.C. in
1977, making 147 appearances in his five years with the club. He was
transferred to Tottenham Hotspur F.C. in 1982, the club with which
he has become synonymous, playing over 600 games and scoring
36 goals in his 16 years with the club. He was the captain of the club
for 11 years from 1987-1998. He won a U.E.F.A. Cup winners medal
in 1984 and a F.A. Cup winners medal in 1991. Gary Mabbutt also
shares his predictions on our website.

Setting the Scene
Critical Mass Developments have the ability to change the
economic landscape of a region. The éLan Group as Property
Developers, have a vision which has always extended beyond
the borders of the estates they are developing to include
neighbouring communities. It has never been the intention of
the Group to create islands of wealth amidst a sea of poverty,
but rather to harness the economic potential that a development
brings for the positive. With a larger footprint, outside of the
development itself, the éLan Foundation aims to boost the
multiplier effect, minimising leakages and improve linkages for an
area.
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Operating in the private sector, the éLan Group will encourage
cooperation and private public partnerships, using the éLan
Foundation as a vehicle to kick-start such initiatives. As
more companies are looking to the triple bottom line (profit,
environmental responsibility and social awareness), business is
now operating with a conscience. With companies coordinating
their social efforts, together we can achieve more.
Mission Statement
Working towards improving the lives of local communities
surrounding éLan Developments.
What is the éLan Foundation?
• It is a mechanism to raise funding in order to improve the
communities surrounding éLan Developments
• It is a body which steers and manages the social initiatives
within the éLan Group
• It is a NPO and Section 21 Registered Company

éLan Foundation
Aims of the Foundation
• To research needs and identify opportunities
• To raise funds and implement projects at
grassroots level
• To uplift and improve communities surrounding
éLan Developments
• To integrate (cross-pollinate) projects as far as
possible so that every effort has maximum gain
• To meet with government approval in terms of
projects that share a similar vision
• To have strategic alliances with existing service
organisation
• To create opportunities for previously
disadvantaged communities through the
intellectual capital of the éLan group together
with its partner network and funding from
corporates
Core Principles
• Must meet a basic need (although many
individuals may operate with good intentions,
their activities are superfluous if the right need
is not being met)
• Must be sustainable (community driven
initiatives with community interaction vital)
Touchstone Test
1. Does not benefit an individual but rather a
group
2.Relative (to the environment we are working in)
3.Relevant (to the companies and organisation
we deal with)
Pillars of the Foundation
Nine distinct areas of influence have been identified.
These form the pillars to the éLan Foundation
and have been categorised in order to focus
on achieving more than one objective, when a
particular community project is implemented.
1. Research
2. Integrated Human Settlement
3. Wellbeing
4. Farming and Agriculture
5. Environment
6. Education
7. Skills Development
8. Economic Empowerment
9. Sports Developments

www.elan.co.za
Tel +27 (0) 31 576 9600
info@elan.co.za